Jews Who Rock: A Musical History Tour

Explore 60 years of
Jews in rock and roll with a new touring exhibit, JEWS WHO ROCK: A
Musical History Tour, set to open April 27 at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee,1360
N. Prospect Ave.

The exhibit examines
the Jewish influences in rock and roll and popular music through photographs,
artifacts, memorabilia and informative panels that represent a sampling of the
countless singers, songwriters, musicians, concert promoters and record company
executives influential both in front and behind the scenes. Museum-goers will
have the opportunity to get up close and personal with classic favorites such
as Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and Bette Midler, through newer musicians such as
hip-hop artist Drake, singer/songwriter Pink and Vampire Weekend.

How many
personalities throughout popular music history are of Jewish heritage or
strongly influenced by those who are? The answer is, almost too many to count.
Storytelling and songwriting is a musical tradition that has always been strong
amongst Jewish musicians. America's popular music history was practically
written by the Jews, beginning with Irving Berlin and continuing with George S.
Kaufman, George Gershwin and hundreds of others.

The exhibit runs
through Aug. 10. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Several special events for the
exhibit will soon be announced on JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org. Admission is free for museum members. Non-member price includes
both museum and special exhibit: $6 adult; $5 seniors; $3 students; $15
families. The core component of the exhibition was organized by National
Exhibits & Archives, LLC, with additional pieces provided by local collectors.